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Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States

Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States
BBC Science Tuesday 30 June 2026, 15:42 UTC 1 min read
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A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.

A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.
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